Technical Program Manager

ManpowerGroup; Foster City (CA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 196,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Plan

Prescription Drug Plan

Dental Plan

Vision Plan

Health Savings Account

Dependent Care FSA

Life Insurance

Short/Long Term Disability Insurance

Business Travel Insurance

401(k) with Match

Weekly Pay

Job summary

Not disclosed in Foster City, CA, a leader in autonomous vehicle technology and hardware engineering seeks a Technical Program Manager specializing in firmware. You will own end-to-end firmware program management across sensor hardware, BSPs, bootloaders, and infotainment ECUs.

Collaboration with Hardware, Firmware, Validation, Manufacturing, and Procurement is essential to align priorities and milestones. The role requires 6+ years in firmware/embedded PM, strong release management, and a

Qualifications

• 6+ years of Technical Program Management or Engineering Program Management experience supporting firmware or embedded software programs.
• Experience managing firmware through manufacturing, including factory flashing, provisioning, and version control at contract manufacturers.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Strong background in embedded/firmware development and release management strategies.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to report progress and risks clearly to diverse teams and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end program management for firmware development across sensor and perception hardware, compute platform BSP, bootloader, and infotainment ECUs.
• Build and drive the firmware release plan, ensuring synchronization with hardware build events and vehicle program milestones.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including Hardware, Firmware, Validation, Manufacturing, and Procurement to align priorities and deliverables.
• Drive bring-up readiness with hardware and firmware teams, ensuring firmware components are prepared for hardware arrival and build events.
• Establish standard reporting processes and communicate program progress, risks, and accomplishments to leadership and stakeholders.

Skills

Program Management

Cross-functional collaboration

Firmware development experience

Embedded systems knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering/CS

Tools

Git

Firmware release tooling

Job description

Our client, a leader in autonomous vehicle technology and advanced hardware engineering, is seeking a Technical Program Manager to join their team. As a Technical Program Manager, you will be part of the Hardware Engineering department supporting firmware development programs. The ideal candidate will have excellent organizational skills, proactive problem-solving abilities, and strong cross-functional communication skills, which will align successfully in the organization.

Job Title:

Technical Program Manager - Firmware

Location:

Foster City, CA

Pay Range:

$88/hour + Benefits

What's the Job?

• Own end-to-end program management for firmware development across sensor and perception hardware, compute platform BSP, bootloader, and infotainment ECUs.
• Build and drive the firmware release plan, ensuring synchronization with hardware build events and vehicle program milestones.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including Hardware, Firmware, Validation, Manufacturing, and Procurement to align priorities and deliverables.
• Drive bring-up readiness with hardware and firmware teams, ensuring firmware components are prepared for hardware arrival and build events.
• Establish standard reporting processes and communicate program progress, risks, and accomplishments to leadership and stakeholders.

What's Needed?

• 6+ years of Technical Program Management or Engineering Program Management experience supporting firmware or embedded software programs.
• Experience managing firmware through manufacturing, including factory flashing, provisioning, and version control at contract manufacturers.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Strong background in embedded/firmware development and release management strategies.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to report progress and risks clearly to diverse teams and leadership.

What's in it for me?

• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge autonomous vehicle technology and hardware systems.
• Collaborate with innovative and talented cross-functional teams.
• Engage in challenging projects that impact the future of transportation.
• Develop your skills in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Be part of a forward-thinking organization committed to technological advancement and excellence.

Upon completion of waiting period consultants are eligible for:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Health Savings Account
• Health Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Business Travel Insurance
• 401(k), Plus Match
• Weekly Pay